Seylin: Well here it is guys. The 11th and final chapter of The Forfeit. As always I do not own LOTR and never will. Thanks so much for the continued support, you guys have no idea how much it means to someone when they have a bad day. Now I will be able to work on FTPH… if anyone out there is good at battle scenes please contact me because I am drawing a blank when I really need one. Anyway! Enjoy! Yes it's short, I told you it would be.
The Forfeit
Chapter 11
Facing the Future
Aragorn stood back watching the exchange between the two elves questioningly. He would have expected after not seeing his father for almost a year Legolas would have hugged his father. Someone came up behind him and a glance over his shoulder told him it was his brothers.
"Always the prince first huh Ro?" Elladan questioned softly. Elrohir only nodded smiling slightly. He saw Aragorn's questioning look.
"The royals of Mirkwood do not show affection lightly Estel. Even for family, protocol comes first," he explained.
"Oh…" He replied and looked back at Legolas who had straightened. Now he and his father were sharing some words.
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Thranduil could not explain the strong sense of relief that washed over him when he saw his son standing with a dark haired boy, he could see he wasn't an elf so he figured it was the boy Estel.
Legolas came up from his bow and their eyes met, never had since his beloved Adaniel had been taken from them had he seen such light and happiness in his son's eyes. A smile came to his lips, the memory of Legolas saying he was never going to get married because of the pain his ada had went through when he lost his wife. It seemed now he had found someone who would make him eat those words. He had seen the protective way Estel had had his arm around Legolas's waist when they rode in.
"Elrond informed me what had, or what he thought, had happened after Estel returned hurt," he explained to his son's question of why he was there.
"We were both lucky to be caught together and not alone," Legolas mused throwing Estel a glance over his shoulder with a smile. Estel returned it nodding. He looked back at his father starting to say something but was stunned to silence as Thranduil stepped forward and wrapped his arms around him in a strong hug.
"I was so afraid I would lose you…" Thranduil whispered so only he could hear. Legolas's heart went out to him as he to wrapped his arms around his father. He closed his eyes to ward off the tears he felt burning his eyes.
As Elrohir had explained, Mirkwood royals did not show affection lightly… least of all in public. It only served to prove to him how much his father loved and had missed him.
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Elrond joined his sons who were watching the exchange between the two royals of Mirkwood, his eyes drifted to the guards and saw them all smiling slightly. He knew that they to were glad to see their prince alive.
A light snickering met his ears and he looked down from the steps to see Estel covering his mouth with a hand. He raised an eyebrow looking over at the twins who were also looking at their brother.
Legolas turned when he heard Aragorn's snickering and narrowed his eyes.
"And just pray tell what is so funny Aragorn?" He questioned. Aragorn lowered his hand although he was still smiling.
"Oh nothing. I just didn't expect you to be so formal and then just hug each other, I find it can of funny," he answered. Elladan and Elrohir rolled their eyes, for one who had never seen it before it was an understandable reaction but still… not a good comment to make.
Thranduil felt Legolas growl lightly, anger burning brightly in his eyes.
"You Sir are an ass," Legolas stated and turned walking away. Thranduil chuckled lightly at Estel's shocked expression. His eyes connected with Elrond, who was also smiling.
Aragorn watched Legolas walk away and then looked at his brothers who were trying hard not to laugh at the seriousness of the situation.
"He…he just called me an ass," he said in an incredibly small voice. Elladan was the first to crack and soon Elrohir followed holding his sides as they laughed. Aragorn scowled at them and then took off after Legolas.
"Legolas! Hey Legolas wait!"
End
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